Tasks
The student assistant will support the design and implementation of this outreach project, with responsibilities including:
1. Web scraping of forums and social media content to develop a misconception map, perceptions of gut-liver health and corresponding “myths”.
2. Drafting cache content (short texts, quiz questions, myth-busters) based on this information and input from other CRC members.
3. Designing and testing engagement formats (physical caches, QR codes, digital content).
4. Coordinating placement and maintenance of caches across Aachen.
5. Supporting evaluation of participant responses (feedback, mini knowledge checks).
6. Assisting with promotion in collaboration with CRC outreach channels.
Profile
7. Enrolled Master’s student (or equivalent qualification) in Psychology, Medicine, Education, Public Health, or a related field.
8. Strong interest in science communication, outreach, or citizen science.
9. Basic programming skills ( Python, R, or web technologies) for data screening and/or simple digital prototypes.
10. Comfortable with both independent work and collaboration.
11. Creativity and willingness to think “outside the box”.
12. Experience with simple digital content design (desirable but not essential).
13. Good German and English language skills desirable; additional languages are an asset.
Requirements
14. A valid certificate of study.
15. For international students: valid residence certificate, work permit, registration certificate.
We Offer
16. Opportunity to contribute to an innovative outreach project at the interface of science and the public.
17. Hands-on experience in science communication, citizen science methods, and data analysis.
18. Opportunity for co-authorship or even first authorship on a scientific publication arising from the project.
19. Flexible working hours.
20. Integration into the interdisciplinary CRC 1382 environment.